Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 327 · 40 questions

How to say it (Yes/no up, wh- down): Starts with Do, Is, Are, Can, Did…? Usually up at the end ↗. Starts with What, Where, When, Why, How, Who, Which? Usually down at the end ↘. Put the rise or fall on the last stressed word: Do you like MANgoes? ↗

1. 1.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Did you eat it?
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) When does it close? (c) Are you busy?
3. 3.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
5. 5.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) When does it open? (c) Why are you sad?
7. 7.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Did you find it?
11. 11.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
12. 12.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Where do you live?
15. 15.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
18. 18.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
19. 19.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
20. 20.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
21. 21.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Do you like music?
23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Are you okay? (c) Do you like dogs?
24. 24.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
27. 27.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
28. 28.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
30. 30.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Can you swim?
32. 32.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Why are you tired? (c) How old is your cat?
34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Is it new?
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Are you ready? (c) Which game do you like?
36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you work?
37. 37.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Can you skate? (c) What is your name?
39. 39.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
40. 40.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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